Maintenance (2nd shift)

Full Time Regular

Technical

Sioux City, IA, US

Palmer Candy is looking for a 2nd shift Maintenance Tech at our Bluff St. facility.

2nd shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 4:30 PM - 3:00 AM with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.

Team Member’s will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Shift: 1st Shift

Employment Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance and repair work on all equipment and facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine, intermediate, and preventive maintenance and repair tasks in accordance with established company, quality, and safety standards.

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and waste management systems following standard operating procedures.

• Work independently within established guidelines while effectively prioritizing tasks and responding to maintenance needs.

• Collaborate with internal teams and assist external trade contractors on complex repairs, upgrades, and facility projects.

• Prepare and maintain accurate mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, trends, and work performed.

• Ensure continuity of maintenance operations by documenting actions taken, identifying irregularities, and communicating ongoing or future needs.

• Participate in leadership and technical training as required.

• Support multiple facilities, including manufacturing and warehouse locations, on a rotating basis as needed.

• Work overtime as required.

• Regular and timely attendance is required for this job.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant maintenance experience, with additional specialized training and/or certifications preferred.

Preferred:

• PLC experience preferred

• 3–5 years of experience in the electrical field and/or completion of a technical school program.

Skills & Competencies

• Safely operate Power Industrial Vehicles.

• Read and interpret pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical blueprints and schematics.

• Use electrical testing tools, including fluke meters and amp probes.

• Operate precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.

• Develop and apply technical skills in electrical systems, automation, and/or HVAC.

• Fabricate and repair equipment and parts using machine shop tools; MIG and TIG welding preferred.

• Complete training on facility equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, moguls, enrobers, and cooling tunnels.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently, following proper lifting techniques

• Potential exposure to minor burns, cuts, or other typical maintenance-related hazards.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights or above shoulder level.

• Ability to perform repetitive motions and continuous use of hands for handling tools and equipment.

• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling.

• Must be physically capable of standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands, fingers, tools, and controls as required to perform job duties.

This job description is only a summary of the typical job functions, not a full or inclusive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical requirements.